Even Wu Zheng's confidant felt inexplicable, let alone the prefectures, states and counties below?

Xiong Rulin said this. He was most afraid of this matter. What could he not explain clearly? Everyone present was his own people.

At this time, Mo Zheng Nian stroking his beard and said leisurely: "It's no wonder that the prince is, this matter... I blame me."

These words made everyone's eyes turn to Mo Zhinian, with a hint of strangeness in their eyes. It turned out that the prince only had a briefing with Mo Zhinian?

Mo Zhinian could not understand this strangeness. He smiled bitterly and said, "Everyone knows the dilemma of the Finance Department. Over the years, the money spent on which battle has not fallen from the sky in vain? But all of them know that where can the money be lost in this sky? It's not a different way, and brought it from thousands of shareholders of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce..."

"But we have to pay back the money after all. It's been three years, and it's time to pay back the money." Mo Jie Nian sighed, "But where does the silver come from? The collected silver has just enough interest, the principal... Haha, even if the general's mansion doesn't eat or drink, it will take three years to earn... How can I pay it back?"

"So I advised the prince, tightened the expenditure, temporarily cut off the expenditure of Dongfanghong Technology Co., Ltd., reduced the expenditure of military workshops, tightened the standard of free lunch for students from major universities, and sent some staff to the Weaving Department branch to expand some inputs, etc.... I think I was disliked by the prince."

As soon as these words came out, the whole room was shocked.

I see.

Everyone had a sudden realization of seeing tomorrow through the clouds and mist.

Wu Zheng used this method to "force" everyone to accept the fact that the war began.

It is said that it is "forced by everyone", but in fact, it is the millions of soldiers and civilians in Jiangnan.

But everyone was frightened and fearful, because Haizhou was lost and thousands of soldiers died.

Is it necessary to "force everyone" at this price?

Therefore, everyone's reactions are very different when it comes to Mo Nian's words.

Zhang Guowei nodded and comforted: "The flaws do not hide the merits. As long as the purpose is right, even if the means... are a little dirty, I think the prince can understand it."

Zhang Huangyan frowned and said, "No matter how good you look, you can't achieve talent... Mr. Mo dare not agree with the actions of Mr. Mo."

Fang Guoan, who had been silent, said at this time: "Brother Xuanzhuo is standing and talking without complaining about back pain. You try to change your position with Mr. Mo... You are the hero who can't kill a penny. Mr. Mo is suffering. How can you feel it if you are not in your position?"

Zhang Huangyan snorted coldly: "Some people always think that curves can save the country, but they never thought that they were heartbroken and they couldn't even save themselves in the end!"

Fang Guoan was furious and stood up suddenly, pointing his fingers at Zhang Huangyan.

Zhang Guowei quickly dissuaded him as soon as he saw it, "It's all for official business, and some dissent is common sense... Don't hurt your family's kindness. I said, "Everyone, have we deviated from our original intention? It's time to discuss how to resolve the current dilemma. Seeing that all the troops have already started, don't wait until the prince is held accountable."

Fang Guoan knew in his heart that among these people, he was just an alternative person and was not favored by anyone.

Yes, he was promoted and demoted by Wu Zheng secretly and transferred from the military academy Governor-General to the Right Administrator. But in fact, the power is all in the hands of others, and he is just a decoration. Even Zhang Guowei, who has already stepped down, even participated in political affairs as the military academy Governor-General. Isn't this a joke? When Fang Guoan was appointed as the military academy Governor-General, he had no right to enter this circle to discuss matters.

Therefore, Fang Guoan felt resentment in his heart, and he blamed Wu Zheng for preferential treatment in the open and liquidation in secret.

But Fang Guoan didn't dare to come out openly. Even now, Zhang Huangyan was criticized by the fact that he had to take advantage of Zhang Guowei to smooth things over and sit back.

Mo Zhinian glanced at Fang Guoan and said to Zhang Guowei: "What else can I do? Just do it according to Mr. Zhang's wishes, borrow some from the Chamber of Commerce, recruit some from the people, and then the Finance Department will gather some more... There is no way out for the world, soldiers come to block the generals, and water comes to cover the soil. Living people cannot be suffocated to death."

This is something that makes people laugh, but no one laughs because, I really can't laugh it out.

Mo Zunnian sighed and stomped his feet gently and said, "There is really no way, so I can only kill the chicken and get the egg..."

....

Compared with the discussions between the officials in the front yard, Wu Zheng also discussed countermeasures with others in the back yard.

There were four people in front of Wu Zheng, Mao Xiang, Li Yong and Ma Shiying, who were known as the "three major strategists" under the King of Wu's tent, and one more person was naturally Song An.

Compared with the sorrows of the officials in the front yard, Mao Xiang, Li Yong and Ma Shiying had a hint of undetectable excitement on their faces.

That's strange. Thousands of soldiers in Haizhou have lost their lives. What can they be excited about?

Mao Xiang said: "Xiang congratulates the prince for getting what he wants!"

Li Yong was a little steady, and he thought about it: "After the loss of Haizhou, the subjects in Jiangnan shared their hatred against the enemy, thinking in one direction, and exerting strength in the same direction... There will be no noise to obstruct the implementation of the prince's Northern Expedition. I believe that when the people are willing to take Fengyang, Luzhou and Anqing first, and then seize Xuzhou. In this way, even if you stop in Xuzhou, the Qing court will have no more peaceful life."

Ma Shiying seemed to notice Wu Zheng's unhappiness, and hesitated: "The loss of Haizhou was indeed beyond expectations... I originally wanted to use Guangxinwei to lure the enemy, but I didn't expect that the enemy would attack Haizhou. But no matter what, compared with the great cause of the Northern Expedition, we can afford these losses, and compared with the people who are united in one's heart and virtue, it is even more worth it."

Wu Zheng spoke, his expression was as normal as he was, and the waves were not alarmed. He said calmly: "The army has already started, and the war begins as soon as possible, but the finances are in trouble now. You can't put such difficult things on Old Mo's shoulders again... He is so old that he can't bear it."

Mao Xiang was stunned and thought for a while and said, "Then we will temporarily increase taxes. Jiangnan has a long history of wealth. In addition, the people have lived a safe life under the rule of the prince for many years. Now that we are regaining the lost land, it is not an exaggeration to work together."

As soon as these words were spoken, Li Yong's prince said: "I think this strategy is feasible. Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the country... I am willing to set an example, it is difficult to destroy the family and support the prince's northern expedition."

A strange look flashed in Wu Zheng's eyes, and was discovered by Ma Shiying, who had been paying attention to Wu Zheng.

Ma Shiying then stepped forward and said, "The people are suffering, the people are suffering, the people are suffering... The prince worked hard to govern for several years, and the people in Jiangnan have indeed benefited from it. However, the wealth of ordinary people cannot be compared with the two. The two can donate thousands of taels at will, but even if the people donate more than ten taels, they may have lost their entire lives... Therefore, in Ma's opinion, this strategy is inappropriate."
Chapter completed!